The modern era has paired this idea with lengthy card effects, but some of the most powerful cards ever have phenomenally short card text
Amethyst and Ruby might not make for the most obvious deck by default, but that doesn't mean they can't be properly weaponized for a highly effective strategy
You still retain any effects that were on the card that you shifted on to if applicable
Pokmon Trainers get their first look at the VSTAR mechanic with Arceus VSTAR, Charizard VSTAR, Shaymin VSTAR and Whimsicott VSTAR available inSword & ShieldBrilliant Stars
It has 170 HP which isnt much in the Scarlet & Violet era, but it was a powerful stat in the X & Y era of the Pokemon TCG, especially for a Basic Pokemon
When this card destroys a monster by battle and sends it to the Graveyard: Inflict damage to your opponent equal to the ATK of the destroyed monster in the Graveyard